Collin County Could Face Shortage of Judges as Population Grows

COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – District judges in Collin County could be facing what is called a “judicial emergency” because of the area’s booming population. At a Commissioner’s Court meeting, a district judge presented data showing that judges could be facing a crisis by 2020. “By the time the 2019 legislature rolls around we will be…MORE

Restaurant server admits faking alleged racist note

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A server at Saltgrass Steak House in Odessa has admitted faking a note written on a customer’s check. The server, Khalil Cavil posted the note reading “We don’t tip terrorists” on Facebook saying, “This racism and this hatred still exists.” The post went viral and the restaurant banned the customer blamed…MORE

Family, Friends and Colleagues Gather for Prayer Vigil in Honor of Fallen Dallas Police Officer

Sobering photos of Dallas Police Sr. Cpl. Jamie Givens smiling with young children thrilled to sit on his motorcycle and pose with him at last year’s State Fair of Texas. On Saturday he was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver while blocking a road for a funeral escort. pic.twitter.com/qfkTMXhpwk — J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11)…MORE

Senior Citizens, Police Officers and More Get in on the ‘InMyFeelings’ Challenge

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Even seniors are getting in on the latest viral video challenge.  A Facebook user posted this video of a fun-loving grandma dancing to Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’ song.   The dance craze has swept the with thousands of social media users (celebrities included!) sharing videos doing the same exact same moves to…MORE

Arlington Man Who Ran Fraudulent Home Repair Operation Sentenced to Jail

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – An Arlington man will spend three-and-a-half years in jail in connection with a fraudulent home remodeling operation. Police say 45-year old Ernest Thibodeaux – who also went by the name of Kris Malachi — would stop work after getting paid. Thibodeaux also gave customers low-ball estimates, then did shoddy work, or…MORE

Wilkie Confirmed as Veterans Affairs Secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has confirmed Pentagon official Robert Wilkie to be secretary of Veterans Affairs. The vote Monday was 86-9. He’ll lead the government’s second-largest department, with 360,000 employees serving 9 million veterans. The department has been paralyzed by infighting over the role of private care for veterans. Wilkie takes on the task…MORE

Candlelight vigil Monday Night to honor fallen Senior Corporal Earl “Jamie” Givens, Dallas Police Department

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The public is invited to attend the candlelight vigil honoring fallen Senior Corporal Earl “Jamie” Givens who was killed by a presumed drunk driver Saturday morning. Assist the Officer Foundation is hosting the event. The organization provides financial assistance to officers and their families who are faced with life-altering situations. It will be held…MORE

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